Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art ...
Yes I kept Amie's preamble in on purpose because I thought it was funny!Today we're talking about locking in, getting stuff done, and thriving as creatives. Expect a discussion about how to treat ourselves and our bodies well, not striving for perfection, and how to go from small steps to big goals.TOUR THINGS:We have LOCKED IN two bookshops in Brooklyn in the evenings of the 11th and 13th of March, so if you're in the NYC area, please save those dates. Plus we'll be in Philly on the 12th also in book stores. More to come as well as official links to the events.We'll be hitting the UK hard after getting home on the 18th. So expect AT LEAST a London event and an event in the South Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire area.Berlin will be something between the 31st of March and the 3rd of April. Amsterdam probably either the 4th or the 5th of April.Sydney and Melbourne will happen some time between the 9th and the 23rd of April. Sorry we can't give you more info. We are organising most of this ourselves and there are lots of balls in the air as we have to liase with each book shop individually.We are excited though!00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup02:24 Book Tour Announcements03:54 Locking In and Productivity23:26 The Myth of the Perfect Day29:53 The Illusion of Freedom for Successful Creatives30:56 Balancing Offers and Autonomy31:24 Media Consumption and Influences35:51 The Level System for Creative Productivity38:07 Maintaining Creative Identity43:38 Navigating Different Levels of Productivity47:55 The Challenges of Professional Creativity52:45 Wrapping Up and Future Plans
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Can Ambition be Healthy?
We talk about ambition! How ambitious are we? Is it good to be ambitious? Is it HEALTHY to be ambitious?
Inspired by Amie's substack post.
We Need Your Art pre-order giveaway is now live! A chance to win a custom canvas love note when you submit your pre-order receipt here!
00:00 Introduction: Ambition and the Hustle
00:26 Recording Struggles and Podcast Delays
01:25 Guilt and Ambition: A Personal Reflection
02:08 The Toxicity of Ambition in Society
03:30 Money and Ambition: A Complex Relationship
05:19 Hustle Culture: Is It Still Relevant?
06:40 Historical Perspectives on Work and Leisure
12:23 Personal Ambitions and Creative Drive
18:21 Navigating Life as a Neurodiverse Individual
20:07 Facing the Fear of Misalignment
20:24 Struggles with Traditional Employment
20:58 Discovering Autism and Its Impact
21:46 Systematizing Ambition
22:47 Healthy Ambition and Personal Growth
23:39 Ambition in the Context of Capitalism
24:37 Community and Connection
25:21 Exploring Vulnerability and Teaching
30:13 Balancing Personal and Structural Ambition
36:04 Podcast Updates and Housekeeping
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39:17
How to Be Consistent When You Have Multiple Projects, How We Rest, and Artists' Money Issues (Q+A)
MORE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS PLS
00:00 Welcome to the Unpublished Podcast
01:16 Audience Questions Introduction
03:34 Multidisciplinary Creativity
16:18 Self-Publishing Insights
24:30 The Emotional Side of Money for Artists
28:56 Financial Stress and Relationships
29:24 The Myth of Pure Art
31:21 Collective Members' Questions
32:05 Balancing Work and Rest
35:43 Supporting Each Other's Strengths
42:09 The Importance of Shitty Art
53:27 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events
Pre-order Amie's book here!
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55:58
We Don't Want Jobs!
We don't want jobs, we want to make art! You can read Amie's viral substack article here and pre-order WNYA here.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Captain Hat
01:22 Discussing the Viral Essay on Not Wanting a Job
01:59 The Taboo of Not Wanting a Job
03:09 Capitalism and Meaningless Work
05:36 Artists and the Value of Work
15:21 Anti-Work Movement and Personal Reflections
18:44 Outsourcing Drudgery and Job Satisfaction
28:33 Middle-Class Jobs and Psychological Impact
30:08 Navigating New Territory: Vulnerability in Work Discussions
30:40 Viral Post Impact: Emotional and Psychological Strain
32:13 Criticism and Personal Reflections
33:42 Privilege and Its Role in the Conversation
39:03 Systemic Issues vs. Personal Empowerment
46:31 The Future of Work in the Age of AI
51:44 The Value of Education and University Degrees
54:31 Empowering Artists: A Call to Action
55:34 Book Launch and Community Engagement
59:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
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59:34
Artist, You're Allowed to Stay Small and Sustainable
WTF why is the video so bright after I export it? Y'all, video is hard!
Don't Forget to pre-order We Need Your Art, out 11th of March in e-book, audiobook, and hardback! Martha Beck, you cannot lie said this about it:
"This book is desperately needed medicine for our hearts, our lives, and our culture. I will read it over and over until its many truths sink into every one of my cells. If you have ever felt the slightest impulse to create anything, I urge you to do the same. Well researched, beautifully written, and powerfully healing, WE NEED YOUR ART is not only a great read, but a manifesto for our personal and collective freedom. Thank you, Amie McNee!"
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Join Amie McNee from @inspiredtowrite and her writer husband James Winestock for a podcast about building a sustainable creative life. A place to take your art seriously where you can go to reflect on your journey and build a thriving creative practice.